Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) issued the following statement on the Government of Canada’s plans to hold a two-day national summit on January 31 and February 1, 2022, with the arts, culture and heritage sectors at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. “Our artists and creators were hit hard by the pandemic. But they … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) revealed the four designs short-listed for consideration for the Global Affairs Canada Commemorative Artwork. Canadians are invited to share their thoughts about the design proposals, especially the families of those who have lost loved ones and those who have served in Canadian missions abroad. … Read more
Liberal MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced $50,000 in funding for the P.E.I. Arts Guild. The investment will help the Guild carry out programming and live performances while supporting workers in the local cultural sector. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-9101.
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “In Canada, the fourth Saturday in November is designated as Holodomor Memorial Day, in recognition of the millions of innocent men, women and children who endured prolonged suffering amid a famine or lost their lives in the Ukrainian genocide. The Holodomor, or “extermination … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) unveiled this year’s Christmas Lights Across Canada programming. From Dec. 8, 2021-Jan. 7, 2022, a new multimedia projection will illuminate Parliament Hill and a national television show will unite Canadians for an evening. In Canada’s Capital Region, people can enjoy the Pathway of Lights along Confederation Boulevard. As in other parts of the country, the lights will highlight many … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) along with project proponent the LGBT Purge Fund, revealed the shortlisted teams’ designs for this new national monument that will be located in downtown Ottawa. LGBTQ2+ communities and people across Canada have until November 28, 2021, to … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Seventy-five years ago today, African-Nova Scotian businesswoman Viola Desmond refused to leave a whites-only seating area of the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. She was forcibly removed from the theatre by police, arrested and charged. She later … Read more
Canadian Heritage and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada issued a statement: “The National Flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country will return to full-mast at sunset on Nov. 7. The flags will be lowered at sunrise on Nov. 8 for Indigenous Veterans Day, raised again … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights.” The full statement is available online. Call 819-994-9101. Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Sikh … Read more
Canada concludes its unprecedented two years as the Guest of Honour Country at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Participating in the ceremonial handover of the Guest of Honour scroll, Canadian representatives exchanged the Frankfurt Book Fair scroll with representatives from the incoming Guest of Honour country, Spain. Canada was represented by Caroline Fortin, President of CanadaFBM2021, … Read more
